Elementary ELA Tutor - Bilingual Spanish
Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you!
The Job:
SmartStart Education seeks a small group ELA tutor to work with small groups of elementary school students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from 3rd-5th Grade.
The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at an elementary school in Bronx, NY. Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student progress using a personal device (mobile phone).
Bilingual Spanish proficiency is REQUIRED for consideration.
Job Details:
The tutoring position begins promptly on March 2, 2026 and ends on June 12, 2026. The schedule will be 8am through 2:20pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Applicants are encouraged to schedule interviews as soon as possible to allow ample time to complete onboarding steps. Failure to do so may result in a position being unavailable.
Salary Range: $174.83 to $192.31 per day.
Qualifications:
If you believe that this position aligns with your qualifications and showcases your exceptional skills, we kindly request your confirmation regarding your ability to meet the following minimum requirements:
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Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field is mandatory. ***Please note that applications with anticipated graduation dates will not be considered.
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Bilingual Spanish proficiency is REQUIRED
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Demonstrated experience of at least one year in teaching or tutoring, either within a school environment or another educational setting.
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Comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by urban students, schools, and communities, encompassing racial disparity, socio-economic disparity, and cultural disparity.
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Mastery of elementary school ELA concepts and skills, substantiating proficiency in the subject matter.
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Display of genuine passion and unwavering commitment towards fostering the success of students.
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Exemplary punctuality, ensuring timely attendance and adherence to established schedules.
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Proficiency in communication skills, enabling effective and articulate interaction with students, colleagues, and interested parties.
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Ability to comfortably commute to the designated location.
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Ability to navigate a school environment, including multiple classrooms, hallways and stairs.
If you are confident in meeting these minimal qualifications, we encourage you to proceed with your application.
